Maintenance Technician - 1st shift (West Bend)

Metalcraft of Mayville • West Bend, WI

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About The Position

The Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager and is primarily responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving mechanical equipment, automated PLCs, robotics, and other computer-controlled equipment used to support production operations. The role performs maintenance on production and non-production equipment, supports equipment reliability and productivity improvements, and helps ensure compliance with safety standards.

Under general supervision, the technician coordinates commonly used maintenance inventories, develops and manages relationships with outside contractors and vendors, and works with the Maintenance Supervisor to assign work orders. The technician also generates daily work logs to track work orders and project status so department resources are used appropriately. Other duties may be assigned.

The position requires moderate to heavy physical effort, including frequent bending and stooping. Equipment used includes forklifts, measurement devices, wrenches, screwdrivers, AWP, and various other hand and power tools. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10 years of maintenance experience, ideally in a metal fabrication shop.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to analyze varied equipment, troubleshoot problems, and assess maintenance needs.
• Working knowledge of the electrical, mechanical, and controls aspects of robotic equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical circuits, PLC troubleshooting, repair, and programming.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical P&ID drawings.
• Applied knowledge of operating systems up to 3-phase and 480 Vac.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, self-motivation, and ability to multitask.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical effort, including frequent bending and stooping.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Industrial or Mechanical Technology or a related field.
• Previous experience in a highly technical environment.
• Journeyman certification, preferably in a field involving electrical systems, heating systems, plumbing, machine repair, hydraulics, or pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Repair, perform preventive maintenance on, and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems for production and non-production equipment in accordance with established standards.
• Manage equipment calibrations, programmable-device configurations, and systems hardware to resolve maintenance issues, improve reliability, minimize downtime, and support productivity and yield improvements.
• Recommend and enforce maintenance safety requirements and ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Coordinate inventories of commonly used maintenance items to maximize storage efficiency and avoid stocking seldom-used goods.
• Develop and manage relationships with outside contractors and vendors.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including lubricating machines.
• Work with the Maintenance Supervisor to assign work orders to Maintenance Technicians.
• Generate daily work logs to track work orders and ongoing project assignments and ensure department resources are appropriately utilized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED